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Monday, November 29, 2010

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What is an Infectious Disease Nurse?
HIV infections, Tuberculosis, MRSA, Diarrhea, Measles, Shigellosis and a lot more infectious diseases at this time are rising alarmingly. Nurses who have special training in this field are called Infectious Disease Nurse.

Do we really need an Infectious Disease Nurse?
Yes, because it is a special field of nursing that primarily focus in preventing the transmission of diseases through health teaching and policy making. An infectious disease nurse can work in hospitals, nursing homes, health facilities or in homes. They can also be an educators, policy makers and administrators.

What does it take to be an Infectious Disease Nurse?
Being an infectious disease nurse is like being in combat everyday. You will be constantly exposed with infectious diseases that are rapidly changing. And constantly you will be in battle in trying to prevent the recurrence or spread of infections.

How much can you earn if you work as an Infectious Disease Nurse?
Since it is a special field of nursing, it is one of the highest paying job rangeing from $66,000 to $85,000, depending on years of experience, according to PayScale.com.

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